Christmas in Canada is quite similar to Christmas in the United States of America. Christmas is the most popular festive occassion across Canada, celebrated with great fanfare and enthusiasm. Initially like in other parts of the world, Christmas in Canada had religious bearings but during the last quarter of the 19th century it became a community festival. Gradually, it became the time for merrymaking and enjoyment.
People of various nationalities, be it the Frenchs, English, Germans or Ukrainians, celebarte the occassion in their own unique ways, and this multi-cultural aspect of Christmas in Canada makes the festival all the more interesting.
Christmas in Canada has its regional character too and differ significantly in customs and ways of celebration. People in big cities celebrate the occassion very much like American way, while in Nova Scotia people sing songs and carols early in the morning on Christmas Day.
In severely colder region, Eskimos celebrate 'Sinck Tuck', a big winter festival, with music, dancing and a gift-giving party.
Canadian traditional Christmas cuisine includes roasted turkey with vegetables and sauces. What's more, Christmas in Canada is incomplete without sweet breads, cakes, pies and puddings.
Travour offers you information regarding Christmas in Canada. Wish you a very happy and prosperous Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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